Prep Cook Fold Harbour Island

Harbour Island; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Job summary

Harbour Island in Tampa, Florida is seeking a professional prep cook to assist the executive and sous chef in preparing food and ensuring high-quality service. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, culinary school diploma preferred, and experience in a similar role. Benefits include employee discounts, a referral program, flexible scheduling, and paid training. Join a dynamic kitchen environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook required.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods and ingredients.
• Ability to remain standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to the chef’s specifications.
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain a positive approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Cooking methods and procedures

Accuracy and speed

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary school diploma

Valid Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Three Oaks Hospitality is looking for professional prep cooks to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. Prep cook duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions.
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Excellent communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate.
• Previous experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook required.

Physical Requirements:

• Remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending, squatting and lifting up to 20 lbs. for short distances.
• Ability to work with varying noise levels

Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training